Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of March 8, 2026


The first drink

"It is the first drink which triggers, immediately or some time later, the compulsion to drink more and more until we are in drinking trouble again...like addicts of any sort who want to maintain recovery, we have to keep away from the first dose of the drug we have become addicted to."

Living Sober, p. 5


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUESDAY - FRIDAY from 10AM - 3PM, and 1st Saturday from 10AM-2PM.

Due to lack of interest, Thursday evening office hours are no longer being offered. To make an appointment during evening hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Temp. time changes - From February 18th through March 25th, North East Big Book Group will meet at 7:30PM (instead of 7PM) and will return to a 7PM start time on April 1st.

Rule 62 Group will meet at 8PM (instead of 7PM) through March 25th and will return to a 7PM start time on April 1st.

Effective February 23rd, the First Light Group now meets in the Williams Auto Building at 3 Automotive Blvd in Elkton.

On March 9th, the Good News Group will meet on Zoom because the church has no water. Meeting ID: 864 2194 4603, Passcode: 512085.

DISTRICT NEWS

March 11th - The next District 30 Monthly Meeting will be 7PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635.

March 13th - The next District 11 Monthly Meeting will be held in-person at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East at 6PM. Come support your home group and the district! New mailing address: A.A. District 11 P.O. Box 31 North East, MD 21901

INTERGROUP NEWS

Next Fellowship Events - Rock n Bowl at Harford Lanes in Aberdeen on March 21st. Spring Breakfast at LVFC on April 26th. Both tickets go on sale March 1st.
Contact Office for details.

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

AREA 29 - CARC 2026 - This is where members can express their opinions on agenda items to the Delegate before the Conference!

The Conference Agenda Review Committee (CARC 3) will take place on March 29th at the 857 Club. See flyer for more details.

52nd MD State Convention - SAVE THE DATE: June 19-21. "The Arch to Freedom" in Towson. Early bird registration $40 online or $38 mail-in, please see FLYER for info.

Grapevine Open AA meeting, Wednesdays at noon.
Zoom ID: 871 2036 8287 Password: 238047

 

Institutions Committee

Volunteers still needed for:
Behavioral Health Pavilion, UM Upper Chesapeake Health Facility in Aberdeen needs 1-3 people to support in-person meeting at 7PM on the 1st and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Elkton Women's Shelter needs 1-2 women to fill a 6:30PM Friday commitment twice per month.

Please email kyle@nemdaa.org for details.


Service

Events is looking for 2 people to assist planning the NEMDAA Picnic (6/6).

The Intergroup is looking for volunteers to help staff the office and/or support committees such as Answering Service, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Events, Finance, Institutions, Public Information, and Website/Technology.
NEMDAA Intergroup Pamphlet for details!


Answering Service

March 9 - March 15 Emmorton Group (8:30)   
March 16 - March 22 Living the Steps   
March 23 - March 29 Happy Hour   
March 30 - April 5 Joppa Twelve Step   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

09 March
Jen A Bel Air Big Book 11 years   
Kristy B Celebrate Sobriety 1 year   
Paul P Cut It Out 3 years   
10 March
Rob K Twelve Step Group 32 years   
11 March
Bill F Joppa 12 Step 36 years   
13 March
Cathy S Women for Sobriety 4 years   
Chase E Gates of Insanity 2 years   
Emma M Recovery at Noon 2 years   
Jeff M Sobriety on Friday 8 years   
14 March
John T Plug in the Jug 15 years   
Scott A Fallston Early Saturday Group 8 years   
16 March
Lawrence M Monday Night Raw 13 years   
Mike B Monday Night Raw 12 years   
17 March
Lynn R Sisters of Sobriety - open to all 1 year   
18 March
Emma Good Orderly Direction 3 years   
Michael R Joppa 12 Step 3 years   
19 March
Paul H We Are Not Saints - Zoom 51 years   
20 March
DJ Daily Reflections 35 years   
Deana J Women for Sobriety - open to all 9 years   
Michael C Forest Hill Friday Night 13 years   
21 March
Jim R Fallston Early Saturday Group 43 years   
22 March
Christy O Sunday Reflections 5 years   
24 March
Anthony C By the Book 1 year   
Karen S Bel Air Women's Group 41 years   
Keith B Sober by the Bay 20 years   
Wojo T Third Tradition 9 years   
25 March
Aeron A Light House Group 20 years   
Bill D North East Big Book 2 years   
Mike C To the Bitter End 1 year   
26 March
Alisha G Pursuit of Happiness - all are welcome 6 years   
Ken N North East 12 & 12 13 years   
Lauren A Pursuit of Happiness - all are welcome 3 years   
Liz C Pursuit of Happiness - all are welcome 3 years   
27 March
John D Happy Hour 38 years   
28 March
Kitty V New Beginnings 14 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 481  

Final Thought:

"We no longer strive to dominate or rule those about us in order to gain self-importance. We no longer seek fame and honor in order to be praised...True leadership, we find, depends upon able example and not upon vain displays of power or glory."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 124


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